Indian Village Directory

Pijhati Village

Pijhati is an inhabited village in Arsha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331231, the Census 2011 record lists 1,537 people in 302 households and the reported area is 467.82 hectares. The local references include Arsha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tata at about 95 km.

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Quick answer: Pijhati is a village in Arsha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331231 and 1,537 people in 302 households.
Village Code331231
Population1,537
Households302
Area467.82 hectares
Nearest TownTata

Key Village Facts

Village
Pijhati
Census Village Code
331231
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Arsha
Sub-district Census Code
02389
CD Block
Arsha
Households
302
Population
1,537
Male Population
783
Female Population
754
Sex Ratio
962.96
Area
467.82 hectares
Area
4.68 sq km
Nearest Town
Tata
Nearest Town Distance
95 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723153
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Pijhati at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,537 people, 467.82 hectares of reported area and Tata as the nearest town reference for Pijhati, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
BlockArsha
CD BlockArsha
  • Pijhati falls under Arsha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 331231.
  • The record lists 1,537 people living in 302 households.
  • The reported village area is 467.82 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Tata.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density328.55 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share13.47%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share54.85%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pijhati in the official administrative record. Census village code 331231 and Arsha CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02389
Village Census Code
331231
CD Block Code
0236
CD Block Name
Arsha

Location and Distance

Tata is the nearest town listed for Pijhati, about 95 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 16.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sirkabad
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32.2 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
16.9 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tata
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
95 km
Nearest Town
Tata
Distance from Nearest Town
95 km
Total Geographical Area
467.82 hectares
Area
4.68 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,537 people in 302 households, with 783 male residents and 754 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 13.47% and ST share is 54.85% for Pijhati. Population density works out to about 328.55 people per sq km.

Total Households
302
Total Population
1,537
Male Population
783
Female Population
754
Sex Ratio
962.96
Average Household Size
5.09
SC Population
207
SC Male Population
106
SC Female Population
101
SC Population Share
13.47
ST Population
843
ST Male Population
425
ST Female Population
418
ST Population Share
54.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pijhati list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pijhati. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
18
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
18
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
4
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pijhati include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
107.08 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pijhati include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pijhati include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pijhati is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 11 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pijhati show that reported agricultural commodities include Bidi and net sown area is 219.36 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Bidi
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
141.38
Net Area Sown In Hectares
219.36
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
219.36 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pijhati

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 3 60%
Axis Bank Limited 1 20%
Bank of India 1 20%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 723202 Puruliya Arsha Jhalda Purulia 723202 Rekha Mukherjee Ananda Bajar Near Bus Stand, Jhalda, Ward No 01, Post and Dist -, Puruliya, West Bengal…
Bank of India ATM 723121 Puruliya Arsha Arsha Dist-Purulia, Wb, India Beside Samsung Showroom and Ubi Atm, Adra, Ragunathpur Road, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723121
Punjab National Bank ATM 723101 Puruliya Arsha Kantadi Purulia Kantadi, Purulia-723101, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723101
Punjab National Bank ATM 723201 Puruliya Arsha Aharara Purulia Aharra, Sirkabad, Purulia-723201, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723201
Punjab National Bank ATM 723202 Puruliya Arsha Jhalda Purulia-723202 Ranchi Road, Jhalda, Purulia-723202, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723202

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pijhati village located?

Pijhati is in Arsha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Pijhati village in?

Pijhati village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Pijhati village in?

Pijhati village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Pijhati under?

Pijhati comes under Arsha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pijhati?

The Census village code of Pijhati is 331231.

What is the population of Pijhati village?

The village record lists 1,537 people and 302 households for Pijhati.

How many households are in Pijhati village?

The village record lists 302 households for Pijhati.

What is the male and female population of Pijhati?

The record lists 783 male residents and 754 female residents for Pijhati.

What is the sex ratio of Pijhati village?

The sex ratio of Pijhati is 962.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pijhati village?

The reported geographical area of Pijhati is 467.82 hectares.

What is the population density of Pijhati village?

The approximate population density of Pijhati is 328.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pijhati?

The nearest town listed for Pijhati is Tata, about 95 km away.

How far is Pijhati from the district headquarters?

Pijhati is about 16.9 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pijhati from the sub-district headquarters?

Pijhati is about 32.2 km from Sirkabad, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pijhati?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Pijhati.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Pijhati?

For Pijhati, reported agricultural commodities include Bidi and net sown area is 219.36 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pijhati?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pijhati. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Pijhati.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.